The orientation document provides new students with information about studying at TAFE, including expectations, facilities, student conduct, and support services. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning, complete additional hours outside of class, and adhere to the student code of conduct. The document outlines parking, cycling, dress code, mobile phone, bullying, and plagiarism policies. Students can access computer labs, printing, libraries, counseling, and indigenous support. Important dates like census dates are also highlighted.

1. Orientation Day
Semester 1 2021 Information Session
Welcome to TAFE

2. Congratulations!
1. Orientation Session
2. Learning Area Induction
3. Specific Course Requirements

3. Information Session Outline
We will cover today
• Our expectations of you
• Our facilities and
services
• Where to find
information

4. www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au

5. Find us on
Facebook
South Regional TAFE Margaret River Campus

6. Parking
• We have a great new
carpark with plenty of
parking.
• Abide by rules and
speed restrictions

7. Cycling
• Bike racks are
available at each
building

8. Adult Learning Environment
• Preparing you for the workplace
• Student Code of Conduct
• Diverse student body

9. TAFE Lecturers
• Industry experts
• Assess your competence
in skills and knowledge
as stated in Training
Packages
• Lecturers will speak to
you about course
requirements and
assessments

10. Studying at TAFE
• Not the same daily routine or relationship
with your teachers as at school
• The amount of time spent at your TAFE in
class will depend on your course
• Independent learning – take responsibility,
plan your time, seek help, do your
homework and hand in your assessments
on time or request an extension in writing

11. Studying at TAFE
• Classroom discussions – join in, ask
questions, give your opinion, be
proactive, respect other opinions
• You will be expected to do a lot of work
outside class times, including work
placement hours

12. Additional Learning
Apart from attending classes, it is expected that you will
complete additional learning at home, which may include
reading, research, structured activities and completing
assessments
Additional Learning outside of TAFE Classes (minimum):
• Cert II – 2 hours per week
• Cert III – 5 hours per week
• Cert IV – 10 hours per week
• Diploma – 15 hours per week

13. Student Code of Conduct
• Alcohol and drugs
• Bullying and
Harassment
• Cheating and Plagiarism
• Commitment to
Learning
• Computers and Internet
• Copyright
• Duty of Care
• Minors
• OSH
• PPE
• Respect for Others
and Property
• Sexual Harassment
• Smoke Free Policy
• Student Discipline
• Unacceptable
behaviour

14. Disciplinary Procedures
Severity
–
Minor
or
Major
Verbal Warning
•Breach of Student Code of Conduct or learning area requirement
•Lecturer issues verbal warning, documented on student file
Written
Warning
•Exclusion from classroom/workshop
•Letter of concern to parent/guardian (if student under 18)
•Student placed on Behavioural Contract
Final, Written
Warning
•If Behaviour Contract breached , student suspended
•Appeal process

15. Attendance
• If you cannot attend let your
lecturer know
• Attendance is recorded in
every class
• If you miss a required
assessment you may need a
medical certificate and
discuss with lecturer
whether assessment can be
rescheduled

16. Dress Code
• Clothing and footwear should be appropriate
to your chosen industry and workplace
―Smart casual
• Specific requirements
―Uniforms
―Personalprotectiveclothingandequipment
―Special footwear
―Securing long hair
―Name badges
• You will not be able to complete
assessments or learning tasks if not
adhering to prescribed dress code

17. Mobile Phones
• Every course is different
• Some situations and areas -
no mobiles allowed
• Commonsense and
courteous approach

18. Bullying and Harassment
• Bullying is when an individual or group
uses its power and strength to
repeatedly, deliberately and
intentionally use words or actions
against another or a group that hurts,
harasses, humiliates verbally, physically,
psychologically or electronically making
the victim feel oppressed, traumatised
and powerless
• Bullying could be unlawful under
Federal and State anti-discrimination
legislation

19. Say No to Bullying
• South Regional TAFE has a zero tolerance to
bullying and cyber bullying
• Bullying can cease in under 10 seconds if a
bystander intervenes.
• Report behaviour and actions to any staff
member

20. Cheating and Plagiarism
• You have a responsibility to avoid
cheating and plagiarism - making reference to
an author’s work without acknowledging the
author
• This includes scanned and electronically
copied material and other student’s work
• Your lecturer can advise you how to reference
your work correctly so that no unapproved
assistance occurs, including assignments,
tests, reports and examinations

21. Award Certificate/Diploma
• Must have completed all units to claim award
• Complete an Application for Award form available from
your lecturer or reception
• Ensure your correct address is written on the form
• Hand to your lecturer for their sign off
• No award certificate/diploma will be issued unless this
form is completed
• Reprints of academic results cost $20 and certificates
cost $50 – so store in a safe place!

22. APPEALS
• The College allows appeals against assessment in
relation to incorrect
– Resulting of units
– Skills recognition
– Exemptions and credit transfers
• Students are required to complete an
Assessment Appeal application form – cost of
$25

23. Drugs and Alcohol

24. Smoke Free Policy
Bunbury campus has been smoke free since 2013

25. What to do
• If you have an accident or a near miss
whilst on campus please report
immediately to your lecturer, study
area, Reception or Student Services
• The College has a process to follow
and will investigate the incident
OHS and Incidents

26. Emergencies and Evacuations
• Take direction
from the
Emergency
Warden or your
lecturer
• Do not leave the
premises without
notifying your
lecturer

27. Insurance
• Students are NOT covered for Personal
Accident whilst on campus
• Personal Accident cover is available for
students who are undertaking unpaid work
experience and excursions that is allocated or
arranged by South Regional TAFE
• The onus is on you if you want your own
Personal Accident insurance or private health
cover if you believe coverage is not adequate
for your circumstances

28. Under 18s - Minors
• Duty of Care – balance between preventing unreasonable
risk of harm and encouraging a students’ independence and
maximising vocational learning opportunities
• We not provide direct supervision of students outside of
classroom lectures
• In cases of serious injury or illness, we will immediately
contact your parent/guardian/responsible adult
• You are responsible for your own learning and are expected
to manage your workload and seek assistance from lecturers
when needed
• You need to discuss your course progress with your
parents/guardians

29. WiFi
You can bring your own device and logon
to the TAFE WiFi.
If you would like to work on your own
laptop your lecturer will help you to set it
up.

31. Computer Access
• Same password to use PCs on campus and Office365
• Password complexity:
 At least 8 characters long
 1 Upper case
 1 lower case
 1 number
 no 3 consecutive characters from ID/name
• Change your password on campus or via Office365
• For forgotten passwords use self service reset page
http://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com
• Or talk to Library staff

32. Printing
• Secure Printing –
StudentMyPrint
• Swipe Your Student ID
card to pickup your print
job at any photocopier
• Recharge your account at
library or money loader
o 10c B/W A4
o 15c Colour A4

33. Library Resource Centre
• Study and academic support
• After hours access (Security Card $30 refundable when card returned
• Access to electronic resources

34. Security
Electronic security entry
Take care of your valuables
Lost property at Reception
Report any suspicious items
If you are concerned for your
safety after 5pm contact
Campus Warden
on 0418 931 308

35. Sustainability
• Reuse, recycle
• Minimise your waste
• Go digital
• Power down and out
• Be water wise

36. Student Services
TheteamisVanessaJohnson,NolaSmith& MarissaCurley
OfficelocatedatthebackoftheLibrary(Bunbury)
studentservices@srtafe.wa.edu.auormobile0417937894

37. Student Services can
help with
• General enquires, advice, help
and assistance
• International student support
• Disability student support
• Minors, underage and
independent minors
• Student behavioural issues

38. Student Counsellor
Need help? Or someone to talk to? A counsellor is available
via web cam -
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:30am to 3:30pm (appointments recommended)
counselling.bunbury@srtafe.wa.edu.au
9780 7112
Provided by Black Swan Health

39. Aboriginal Programs
• Aboriginal Student
support and advice
• Tutoring support
• Personal and
cultural matters

40. Census Date – Withdrawal from course
• The date by which you must have completed and
submitted a withdrawal form (Change of Enrolment
Status form), if you wish to
― withdraw and receive a refund; or
― not be liable for the course fees
• Students who cease attending class/s or do not
officially withdraw as above are NOT eligible for a
refund AND are legally liable for any outstanding fees
• Verbal advice will not be considered as an official
withdrawal you must complete a withdrawal form

41. Thinking of dropping out?
• Before you decide to leave your course, have
a chat with your lecturer, Course Information
Team or Student Services
• There may be ways to get around or reduce
your problem such as:
― transferring to another course,
― reducing your workload, or
― managing your time better

42. Complaints and Feedback
• You have the right to:
―raise a complaint
―challenge a decision
―expect that every effort will be
made to resolve it
―raise issues without prejudice or
fear of reprisal or victimisation
• Via online Feedback Form
• Hardcopy forms at reception/library

43. Make the most of your training
1. Get to know your lecturer
2. Ask lots of questions
3. Seek help when you need it
4. Get involved in class discussions
5. Think of attending TAFE and on work
placement as being at work
6. Eat well
7. Get plenty of sleep
8. Find the time and place that works best for you
to do your studying
9. Pack your bag the night before
10. Put key dates in your diary, calendar, phone

44. Cert IV in Digital Media
Margaret River Campus

45. Course
Overview
• Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies, a 12-month full-time course
incorporating:
• 📷 Photography and print design
• 🎥 Video production
• 📺 Web design
• Delivered in class, supported by online content
• Enrolment period is ONE semester only, at the end of the semester you will need
to enrol again for the second semester.
• Students can either start in semester one or two. If enrolling in semester 2
additional support can be given throughout the design process

46. Adult Learning Environment
Duty of care including minors –
❢ if you are under 18 you are considered a minor
📨 If a minor is absent from class the parent or guardian will be
notified
👆 To avoid unnecessary notifications, provide a satisfactory
reason for your absence.
What studying at TAFE can do for you
Prepares you for the workplace
Exposes you to a diverse student body
TAFE lecturers have years of industry experience

47. Adult Learning Environment
🕒 Class start and finish times
👌 Notifying your lecturer when you are going to be off campus
🍵 Taking breaks (apart from the lunch break)
🔑 Responsibility is the key

48. Course Format
🔧 Workshops
👣 Self Paced Leaning
📖 Content Online
▶ Online tutorials from LinkedIN Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Attendance is Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00am – 3:15pm with
45 min lunch break at 12:30pm
📝 Delivery Plan - handout

49. Site Orientation

51. Margaret River Education Campus - You are here

52. Margaret River Education Campus - Admin

53. Margaret River Education Campus - Library

54. Common Room

56. Assessments
▶ Real life tasks
▶ Feedback on all assessments
▶ Each assessment will cover a number of units
▶ Completed by the due date, if you can’t complete your
assessment by the due date you must contact your lecturer
before the assessment is due.
▶ In order to qualify for your Cert IV in Digital Media you will
need to successfully complete all of the assessments to the
required standard.
▶ You are able to be reassessed and appeal and assessment
decision.

57. Thank you for your attention
We wish you all the best for your
training!
Albany | Bunbury | Busselton | Collie | Denmark l Esperance | Harvey | Katanning
|Manjimup | Margaret River | Mt Barker | Narrogin
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au

58. Logging onto the TAFE computers
Your TAFE account details are:
• Username: Your Student ID
• Default Password: TafeDDMMYYYY
• Email Address: StudentID@tafe.wa.edu.au
date of birth
(where DDMMYYYY is your date of birth, e.g. Tafe25121999)